Tokyo Oases: Nature Nooks and Escapes in the City The crowds of Tokyo are part of what makes it so famous. However, with 13.6 million people living here, plus the 2.5 million that travel in every day for work, it’s no wonder you might feel the need for some breathing space.While you have probably enjoyed the swarms of salarymen, the hordes of schoolgirls and the crushed commuters, the novelty of a busy city soon wears off and some greenery is…

Central Park NYC | Our Guide & 10 Favorite Spots to Explore Central Park Highlights – Our Top 10 SpotsCentral Park is New York City’s back yard and is so popular that over 40 million people visit it annually. It’s not just a tourist attraction as locals flock to the park as well. It is one of the favorite places for many locals to relax, catch some sun, or do some physical activity. The park is located and stretches from…

▷ Domino Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn One of the newest parks in New York City is located right on the East River. Domino Park which is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn was created in the former area of the Domino Sugar Refinery. If you’ve ever taken a boat tour along the East River, you will probably have noticed a large empty factory building in the distance shortly after passing the Manhattan Bridge. This is where you will find one of the most…

Playgrounds and Parks in Stockholm Alexandra Beckwith rounds up some playgrounds and parks in Stockholm to explore with your kids. Photos by Lola A. Åkerström With a third of the city being green spaces, Stockholm is perfect to explore with children. There are grassy parks and plenty of playgrounds around every corner. Being a mother of two busy toddlers you will often find me, hot chocolate in hand, exploring the different playgrounds. Over the last three years I have found a few…

Top Tokyo Flea Markets: A Bargain Hunter’s Guide A cheapo’s paradise, Tokyo flea markets are awesome places for bargain-hunting. And there’s no shortage of them—you’ll find something happening in one of the parks or parking lots just about every Saturday and Sunday, as well as some public holidays, throughout the year.You can fork out wads of cash for fancy souvenirs at soulless stores, or you can riffle through the stalls at one of these flea markets and find all sorts…

What to do in Madrid in October 2019 – Devour Madrid This blog post was originally posted on November 2, 2016 and was updated September 5, 2019. Madrid bursts with colorful energy at the arrival of fall. After the summer crowds clear out and low season sets in, Madrid takes on a much more authentic vibe. Pleasantly sunny days and crisp, lively nights bring the best of both worlds. Ready to immerse yourself in the everyday life of the city…

▷ The Lowline Park in NYC While the idea of the Lowline has already existed for 10 years, it won’t be open until 2021. The timeline alone reflects the complexity of the project which is nothing less but the world’s first subterranean park. In the same way as its counterpart, the High Line, the Lowline will enrich New York City by one more unique attraction.So what is the Lowline?Photo courtesy of The LowlineThe Lowline is a green underground park that…